SP 52536: Screen Saver grace period bypasses password protection
Symptom: After you configure your computer to use a screen saver with a password, you will notice that for a short period after the screen saver has started, a password is not needed to re-enter your account. You will only need to press a key or move the mouse to re-enter your account.
Resolution: Modify the system registry settings to set the Screen Saver grace period to zero seconds of delay.
Additional Information: The Screen Saver grace period can be set anywhere from 1 second to approximately 25 days. This grace period can be a possible security risk to your system.
Category:
Security
